Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24253, Andrew Fuller, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Fuller, Andrew Hannah
NUMBER
W. 24253
CONTENTS

14 251 R District of Maine
Andrew Gullen
of Warren in the state of D of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brooks of the Mapacot line, for the term of Four Years
Inscribed on the roll of District of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of Sept 1818 and sent to Ebenezer Thatchen in Thomaston D of Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 135.73 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar. 1820. 48.00 16 Mo. 29 20 $183.73
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Andrew Fuller

I Andrew Fuller of Warren in the County of Lincoln and Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts - do hereby testify & declare that I en- listed in the Army of America in the war of the Revolution as a sergeant in the Company of infantry commanded by Captain Lebedee King in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Brooks Lieutenant Col. Commandant - in the Massachusetts line & on the Conti- nental establishment - that I served as sergeant in said company & Regiment from the month of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & sev- enty nine - till the month of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & eighty three against the common enemy of the country - & that in the month of June aforesaid I received an honorable discharge from the Commander in chief Gen George Washington - I further more testify & declare that I have not received any pension from the United states & that I hereby relinquish all claims to any prior to the present time - I further testify & declare that from my reduced circumstances in life I need the assistance of my country for support I therefore respectfully claim to be placed on the Pension list of the United States

as a private soldier in pursuance of the Act of Congress passed the eighteenth day of March A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and eighteen entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" — Andrew Fuller

6 April 1818 Andrew Fullers
Wangen
October 1779 Full & son in law in Col. Brook & Maslach's Regt to June 1783 -
Then? Thatcher Regt
Admitted

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that Andrew Miller, a citizen of the United States, now resident in Warren, in the said County of Lincoln, in the District of Maine, on the sixth day of April, A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the Pension List of the United States, agreeably to the provision of an Act, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by said applicant are hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a Sergeant in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for his support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, this thirtieth day of August in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Chas. P. Thatcher
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
LINCOLN, ss.
I the subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Lincoln, hereby certify that the Honorable EBENEZER THATCHER, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto this certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand:—Dated at Wiscasset, in said County of Lincoln, this thirtieth day of August in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nath. Coffin

2627
Maine
Wannah Hulla
widow of Andrew Hulla
who was a Private
in the Mass line
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to
Wannah Hulla Harrison
Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 4

(2358)
Hannah Fuller
Me
act 7 July 38
m 84 d 20
adm d 2 yrs pri 88
No deduction
H. Prince Thomaston Me

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF MAINE—LINCOLN, ss:—
On this nineteenth day of September A. D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for of the County of Lincoln  Hannah Fuller a resident of Warren in the county of Lincoln aged eighty three years, who being
first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of Andrew Fuller late of Warren who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war , she further declares that her said husband was a prisoner under the United States , and was pensioned as she believes under the laws of Congress of 1818, at the rate of ninety six Dollars a year. She refers to the papers on file in the pension or war office at Washington and also to the record of his pension certificate - for a full history of her late husband's service which was seven years in the war of the Revolution . She further declares that she was married to her said husband in the town of Bristol in the county of Lincoln on the tenth day of June one thousand seven hundred eighty four. by English Nichols a justice of the Peach . her maiden name was Hannah Richards . She further declares that her said husband Andrew Fuller died in January A. D. 1820. at Warren and at the time of his death was a preacher of the gospel. that she always lived with her said husband till his death, and has not since his death intermarrying with any other person.
She further declares that she was married to the said Andrew Fuller on the tenth day of June in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four; that her husband, the aforesaid Andrew Fuller died on the day of January A. D. 1820; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
att. H. Prince
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
Edward Fuller Nathan Proton Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln

I Henry Chamberlain of Bristol in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine of lawful age on oath before testify & say that I am Clerk of said town of Bristol, that I have in my possession the Books and records belonging to said town, and that I do not find on said records any account of the Marriage of Mr Andrew Fuller & Miss Hannah Richards, But I do find on the records of said town, an account of the publication of said Andrew Fuller & Hannah Richards, I further say that the all records of said town of Bristol is very defective in regard to the recording of marriages, I think that not more than one in twenty of the persons who have their publications recorded have any record of their marriages.
The publication above mentioned is in the words following to wit, "The intention of marriage between Mr Andrew Fuller & Miss Hannah Richards both of this town published May twenty Seventh one thousand Seven hundred and eighty four," — the above is a true copy of the records except the date which is as follows, May 27 th 1784
Henry Chamberlain Monday 13 August 1838 personally appears the above named Henry Chamberlain & made oath to the truth of the above before me Robert S. Clarke Justice of Peace I also say that the deponent is a man of truth & veracity

I Rachel Fuller of Bristol in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine, eighty years of age do testify & say that I was well acquainted with the late Andrew Fuller deceased who formerly lived in said Bristol and also with Hannah Richards who is now the widow of said Andrew Fuller and who is now making application for a pension under the laws of the United States, and that I was present at the Marriage of said Andrew Fuller & said Hannah Richards, which took place according to the best of my knowledge & belief in the Month of June A.D. 1784 said Marriage was solemnized by Alex r Nichols Esq r of said Bristol now deceased, the above named Andrew Fuller died in Jan y 1820 & the said Hannah his widow has never been married since Rachel Fuller
Lincoln Jy August 21 st 1835
I hereby certify that the above named Rachel Fuller is a person of truth & veracity & entitled to respect & that she this day personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the above statement before me John Miller Jr for Deace

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24253
Hannah Fuller
wid of
Andrew Fuller
Phila Rev. nar.
Act: Mch. 3rd 1843.
Index: — Vol. A , Page 259
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Mar 30 photo marked to E. J. Gould. Rev.

McClure - 2621
Johannah Fuller widow of Andrew Fuller, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar '18 and who died on the 10th January 1820, of Tunkila in the State of Maine who was a Pvt in the Comp y commanded by Captain King of the Reg t commanded by Brooks in the Mass s line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of May '39 and sent with Mr Pierce Thomaston, Me
Arrears to the 14th of March - $ 220 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 40 00 $ 280 00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R Bendear Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 9.

I Nancy yule of Bristol in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine Eighty Six years of age on oath do testify & say that I was well acquainted with the late Andrew Tuller (Deceased) and Hannah Richards, now Hannah Tuller, and widow of said Andrew Tuller, I am a Sister to the said Hannah Tuller & was present at their Marriage which took place, I think, in June A D 1784, I think they were married by Abt Nicholas Gage now deceased. Said Tuller has been dead about 18 years & his widow has not since been married & the said Hannah Tuller is the same person that is now applying for a pension under the laws of the United States.
Nancy Yule
Lincoln 31 August 21 st 1838
This may certify that the above named Nancy yule is a person of truth & veracity & entitled to credit & that she this day personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the above deposition before me John Miller Justice of peace

STATE OF MAINE, } ss. LINCOLN COUNTY, }
I JACOB SMITH, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that John Miller is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the February 10 day of eighteen hundred and thirty seven and will expire on the sixteenth day of February eighteen hundred and forty seven and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the said County, this of Notch eighteen hundred and
Jacob Smith
{ Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Lincoln.
L. S.

I Jonathan Huse of Warren, County of Lincoln & state of Maine, aged sixty one years, testify & say on oath, that I have resided in said town of Warren up- wards of forty years, as Pastor of the first Congrega- tional Ch. there - That I was well acquainted with the late Andrew Fuller, & Hannah the wife of s d Andrew. That said Fuller & wife formerly belonged to the town of Bristol in the County of Lincoln aforesaid. That they lived in the town of Warren a number of years before the death of s d Andrew, which was in the year eighteen hundred & twenty, 31 st Jan y . - And During that time, he was a preacher of the Gospel of the Baptist denomination - And that during that time said Andrew & said Hannah, now his widow, lived together as husband & wife, & never heard it doubt- ed their being actually married. - And further say, that the said Hannah is the identical person now making application for a pension under a law of the United States. - And that s d Andrew Fuller was always reported to have been a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war. — Jonathan Huse
Warren Sept. 25 th 1838.
Lincoln Sept. 27 th 1838
I hereby certify that the above named Jonathan Huse is entitled to full credit, & that he this day personally appeared & made oath that the above deposition by him signed is true Before me John Miller Jas. Pease

3581
H. Fuller
$80 per an
Saml Fuller
Thomaston
Maine

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Jacob Smith, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that
Samuel Miller Esq.
whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as
as a Justice of the Peace
is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the name, so
affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
SEAL of the District Court for the Middle District
Court this sixth day of July
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three
Jacob Smith  CLERK.

STATE OF MAINE.
Sagadahoc County.
On this First day of July 1843 Personally appeared before the Subordinate Judge of the Court in & for the County of Sagadahoc of the Hannah Fuller a resident of Cushing in the County of Sagadahoc aged Eighty Eight years—who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War—That she is the Widow of Andrew Fuller who was a Private in the Continental & a pensioner under Act 15 th March 1818 and died on the 31 st day of January 1820 She also declares that she has not five years Pension under Act 7 th July 1818 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum.
she further declares that she is still a widow
attest.
for Hannah Fuller mark
Hussey & Chaples
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
Before me, and I hereby certify that the above deponent is personally known to me to be the identical person she declared herself to be.
Saml. D. Fuller Justice of the Peace.
NOTE—After "who was a" insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy or militia, as the case may be, and the regiment, corps or vessel in which he served, and the annual amount of the pension, which she received under the act of July 7, 1838.

Nedford, Mass. July 12 th 1819.
This is to certify that Mr. Andrew Froeller was a Sergeant in the late 9 th Mass t Reg t . - that he enlisted in the month of October 1779, to serve during the war, & that he continued in service until the 13 th of June 1783, when, his time having expired, he was discharged by General Washington.
Y. M c DOUGAL Col t Com t . Mass t Reg t

I Ephraim Wiley of lawfull age do testify and say - that I was in the Revolutionary war and am knowing that Andrew Fuller (now of Warren) was a Sergeant in the said Revolutionary war on the Continental Establishment and served at west point and else where for a term more than nine months further I say not
Ephraim Wiley
Lincolns So April 9 th 1810
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, the above named Ephraim Wiley and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed
Hezekiah Prince } Justice of the Peace
State of Massachusetts } County of Lincoln ss. — }
I hereby certify that Ephraim Wiley the above deponent is a credible witness and that Hezekiah Prince Esquire before whom he gave the above deposition is a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid duly qualified as such & that the above is his proper signature
Edward Thatcher Judge of the 66th Mass 2 d Eastern Circuit States of Massachusetts

State of Maine.
County of Lincoln p. At a Probate Court held at Thomaston, in and for said County on the nineteenth day of September A. D. 1838 -
Be it known that Hannah Fuller of Warren in said County, widow of Andrew Fuller personally appeared in said Court, the same being a court of record of wills and estates of persons deceased within the said County and caused the annexed declaration to be reduced to writing and dictated the same under oath, and the same being read and understood by her she subscribed her name thereto, and made solemn oath that the same and every part thereof was true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as judge of said Court and affixed the seal thereof the day & year aforesaid.
Nathl Grooton judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln

STATE OF MAINE, } ss. LINCOLN COUNTY, }
I JACOB SMITH, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Groton is the Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the said County, this October  thirty eighth day eighteen hundred and
L. S.
Jacob Smith CLERK.

IN REPLY REFER TO
3-1885
Aug am
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
March 9, 1926.
RECEIVED MAR 22 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Edward K. Gould, Knox Co. Probate Court, Rockland, Me.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W 24253, of Andrew Fuller of the Massachusetts Troops and his widow Hannah, the same will be furnished you, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eleven.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
I enclose M.O. for $1.65 for which send me photostat copies of the above named 11 pages without certificate.
Respectfully,
March 19, 1926.
Edward K. Gould
OFFICE MAR 22 1926

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
March 9, 1926..
Edward K. Gould, Knox Co. Probate Court, Rockland, Me.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W 24253, of Andrew Fuller of the Massachusetts Troops and hi and his widow Hannah, the same will be furnished you, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eleven.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner..

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Mar. 22 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division
I have this day received from E. H. Gould M.P. No. 257,943 for $1.65 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith.
1926 Mar 25 photos mailed Div of Finance Div AU
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26 B L

Andrew Fuller 77, 24253

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. amt
3156
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. _____ Date Mar 26 26
Subject Andrew Fuller Rev W 24253
1 copies of 9 pieces consisting of 11 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev & Mrs Ward Section Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
AB Nilson Chief Division Sec.
Chief Clerk.

Hannah Guller
Payment to be made at Portland, by C. Newhall, Esq., Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Macke Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1- Page 9. by
R. Bendire Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838. Hannah Fuller, of Maine, widow of Andrew Fuller, deceased, who was a Private in the Revolution, and died on the _____ day of January 1820, is entitled to receive five years pension at the rate of eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Second day of May — one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.